17.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

5 to 17 years

17.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

5 to 17 years poverty in Gaston County, North Carolina compared

How does Gaston County, North Carolina compare to other North Carolina and National averages?

  • Gaston County, North Carolina

    17.8%

  • North Carolina

    17.4% (-2% lower than Gaston County, North Carolina)

  • National average

    15.7% (-12% lower than Gaston County, North Carolina)

17.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

17.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina historical data

  • 2011 - 14.5%

    The 2011 14.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 15.3%

    The 2012 increase to 15.3% from 2011 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 17.7%

    The 2013 increase to 17.7% from 2012 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 16%

    The 2014 decrease to 16% from 2013 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 24.1%

    The 2015 increase to 24.1% from 2014 represents a 8.1% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 20.9%

    The 2016 decrease to 20.9% from 2015 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 21.9%

    The 2017 increase to 21.9% from 2016 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 15.6%

    The 2018 decrease to 15.6% from 2017 represents a -6.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 11.2%

    The 2019 decrease to 11.2% from 2018 represents a -4.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 17.7%

    The 2021 increase to 17.7% from 2019 represents a 6.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 11.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 11.6% from 2021 represents a -6.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.8%

    The 2023 increase to 17.8% from 2022 represents a 6.2% increase YoY.

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